Chapter One: The Show
Elvira Jones
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"Come on, El!" I hear Lexi shout. "I'm coming already!" I shout back and put my shoes on properly. I take a quick look in the mirror. My black one-shoulder top goes well with my tight blue jeans with holes. "We're going to be so late!" Lexi calls again and I hear her coming up the stairs. She comes into my room and also looks in the mirror, while I quickly brush my hair. "Curls really look nice on you." Lexi says and quickly puts on lip gloss and then puts it back in her white bag. Her blue jeans and white top match nicely. She straightened her brown hair, she said she liked it better. "Thank you." I say and put my brush away. "Are we ready?" she asks. I grab my phone and put it in my black bag. We walk downstairs and say goodbye to my parents. "Shit, my jacket." Lexi suddenly says and we quickly walk back upstairs. I also grab a black jacket, just to be safe, and put it on. She grabs her denim jacket and we walk back downstairs. "Bye, Mom and Dad!" I shout and grab my keys. "Bye, have fun girls!" My mother calls back. I open the door and we go outside, I close the door behind me and put my keys in my bag. "Let's go." I say and we walk to school. "I'm really looking forward to it." Lexi says enthusiastically and we already see the bus. Our classmates are already boarding. I can already see our teacher standing there. "Remember the rules! We are guests, so please behave properly!" She repeats for the hundredth time. We get on the bus and sit down. Just as the doors are about to close, three more come running, almost running. They get in. "Did it take so long to do your makeup, Riley, that you were almost late?" I say. "Oh, shut up." She says irritated. "At least she looks better than you." Says one of her henchmen or followers, Mike. "Unfortunately for you, Mike, your 'oh-so-great boss' is a bitch." Lexi says and a few classmates laugh. They still want to come back, but unfortunately for them the teacher speaks: "Everyone sit down! We're leaving!" They sit down, luckily for us, as far away from us as possible. Lexi starts mentioning all the names of popular models, but you really shouldn't ask me about that. "Have you heard of the new model? He's really only 19 or something, two years older than us! He is...." Lexi says enthusiastically, but then I no longer follow her when she continues to talk enthusiastically. I look outside and see the busy streets and roads.
In the distance I see the location where the fashion show is being held. The bus drives through the busy streets and I try to concentrate on what Lexi is saying, but it doesn't really work. My thoughts wander to the show. I'm so curious about the designs we will see and the models that will walk the catwalk. The idea of being here with my friends makes me happy. "Hey, are you listening?" Lexi asks, pushing me slightly. "Sorry, I was distracted for a moment," I admit. "What did you say again?" "I said I really hope we can get backstage! It would be so cool to see the models in action!" she says enthusiastically. "That would be really cool," I say, as I look outside and see the big banner of the fashion show in the distance. "Look! We're almost there!" The bus stops in front of the building and we get out. People in nice clothes are walking around, and I already see some models getting ready. "Wow, look at that outfit!" Lexi says, pointing to a girl wearing a tight, sparkly dress. We follow the group inside, where we are led to our seats. The room is large and beautifully decorated. There are lights everywhere and the catwalk stands out beautifully against the dark floor. I can't help it but a smile appears on my face. This is really going to be a great experience. "This is so exciting!" Lexi whispers as she sits down in her seat. "I can't wait for it to start!" I nod, my heart pounding with excitement. The lights dim and the music starts playing. The audience quiets down and the show starts. Lexi seems to recognize each model, by their name, how long they have been a model and the characteristic they are known for. After ten models I notice that my leg is almost starting to fall asleep. "I'm going to take a quick walk." I whisper to Lexi and stand up. I'm going to take a quick walk. "This is so exciting!" Lexi whispers as she sits down in her seat. "I can't wait for it to start!" I nod, my heart pounding with excitement. The lights dim and the music starts playing. The audience quiets down and the show starts. Lexi seems to recognize each model, by their name, how long they have been a model and the characteristic they are known for. After ten models I notice that my leg is almost starting to fall asleep. "I'm going to take a quick walk." I whisper to Lexi and stand up. I'm going to take a quick walk.
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